By Samy Magdy and Lee Keath | Associated Press CAIRO — The United States stepped up pressure for a cease-fire deal in Gaza on Monday as the secretary of state said a new proposal had been put to Hamas, whose officials were in Cairo talking to Egyptian mediators. Israeli airstrikes killed 26 people in Gaza’s … Read more
Columbia University begins suspending students still at encampment Columbia University begins suspending students still at encampment 03:05 NEW YORK — Protesters on Columbia University’s campus occupied Hamilton Hall early Tuesday — a building demonstrators took over during anti-Vietnam War protests in 1968. Addressing a crowd in front of the building, one protester said, “We demand … Read more
By Jim Vertuno, Cedar Attanasio, Jake Offenhartz and Jonathan Mattise | Associated Press NEW YORK — Protesters and police clashed Monday at the University of Texas in a confrontation that resulted in dozens of arrests, and Columbia University began issuing suspensions as colleges around the U.S. begged pro-Palestinian demonstrators to clear out tent encampments as … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size There was immense relief and joy at Calgary International Airport Saturday afternoon as Ossama Zaqqout, his wife, and kids finally welcomed his parents to Canada. But the journey to bring his family to safety is far from over. This is just the first of 36 members of … Read more
By Steve LeBlanc and Nick Perry | Associated Press The University of Southern California canceled its main graduation ceremony Thursday and dozens more college students were arrested at other campuses nationwide as protests against the Israel-Hamas war continued to spread. College officials across the U.S. are worried the ongoing protests could disrupt plans for commencement … Read more
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations called Tuesday for “a clear, transparent and credible investigation” of mass graves uncovered at two major hospitals in war-torn Gaza that were raided by Israeli troops. Credible investigators must have access to the sites, U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters, and added that more journalists need to … Read more
Dr. Islam Abu-Zaher was working the night shift at Arab Medical Centre in the West Bank when he heard knocking on the door. “Doctor, doctor, we need help!” Israeli soldiers had arrested several people, he was told, and one of them had died. He grabbed his emergency bag and rushed to the scene, where he … Read more
NYPD shuts down hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters at NYU NYPD shuts down hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters at NYU 02:44 NEW YORK — Hundreds of protesters rallied Monday at NYU in support of Palestinians. Police moved in on their encampment in Gould Plaza near the Stern School of Business just after 8:15 p.m. and started taking … Read more
Tel Aviv — Israeli leaders have lashed out at the prospect that the Biden administration may cut off aid to one of the Jewish state’s army battalions over accusations that it’s committed human rights abuses in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. According to a report by Axios, sanctions against the Israeli army’s ultra-Orthodox Netzah Yehuda battalion … Read more
Second week of protests at Columbia University set to begin Second week of protests at Columbia University set to begin 04:38 NEW YORK — Protests at Columbia University over the Israel-Hamas war continued for a fifth straight day Sunday, sparking more safety concerns for some students on campus. More than 100 people have been arrested since … Read more
